Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Directed by: Niki Caro Theatrical Starring: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Brühl Release Date: April 7, 2017 Reviewed by: Susan Tolleson Rating: PG-13 FA Scorecard: B The opening scenes of The Zookeeper’s Wife might lead viewers to believe they’re about to see a beautiful tale of the relationship between animals and […]
Where the Dead Lie by C.S. Harris Genre: mystery, historical, suspense, Publisher: Berkley Date: April 4, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Sebastian St. Cyr is a man that you do not want to cross. The venerable Viscount Devlin is not a man that lets go of injustice. It’s one of the […]
The White Feather Murders by Rachel McMillan Genre: historical, mystery Publisher: Harvest House Date: May 1, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Move over Ray DeLuca there is a new dream boat in town. Toronto, 1914. Merinda Herringford and Jem Watts never could have imagined their crime-solving skills would set them up […]
The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill Genre: young adult, historical, mystery, Publisher: Blink Date: February 7, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon & double take Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: A When her best friend vanishes without so much as a good-bye, eighteen-year-old Piper Sail takes on the role of amateur sleuth in an […]
The Illusionist’s Apprentice by Kristy Cambron Genre: historical, inspirational, faith Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date: March 7, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Boston, 1926. Jenny “Wren” Lockhart is a bold eccentric–even for a female vaudevillian. As notorious for her inherited wealth and gentleman’s dress as she is for her unsavory upbringing in […]
When Tides Turn by Sarah Sundin Genre: historical inspirational Publisher: Revell Date: March 14, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Every book in this series has been spectacular! Full of intrigue and drama, faith and freedom, handsome officers and daring heroines, and not to mention bursting with history! I have learned so […]
Time After Time Network: ABC Airs: Sundays 9/8 central Starring: Freddie Stroma, Josh Bowman, Genesis Rodriguez, Nicole Ari Parker Rating: TV-14 (V) Reviewer: Lori Twichell FA Scorecard: B What happens when the most notorious serial killer in history gets his hands on a time machine? This is the premise of the new ABC television […]
The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill Genre: historical, mystery, young adult, YA Publisher: Blink Date: February 7, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Eighteen-year-old Piper Sail is well aware that she doesn’t necessarily fit in with the rest of the girls her age. She’s not interested in finding a […]
Cooking for Picasso by Camille Aubray Genre: contemporary, history, audiobook Publisher: Random House (AUDIOBOOK) Date: August 9, 2016 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Pablo Picasso. The name conjures up images galore. Even those with virtually no knowledge of art know that he was a genius. He changed everything people ever imagined about art. […]
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof Genre: Christian, historical, romance Publisher: Mason Jar Books Date: August 1, 2016 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A This is easily one of the BEST books I have ever read. Very rarely has a book pulled on my heart and soul so strongly. I TRIED […]